Men’s Mental Health
This week (9th–15th June) marks Men’s Mental Health Week – an important opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and promote open conversations around men’s mental wellbeing.
While everyone’s mental health matters, this week serves as a reminder that men can often find it harder to seek help or speak openly when they’re struggling. A supportive culture can make a huge difference—and small actions such as checking in with someone or simply starting a conversation can go a long way.
It is imperative that we are all mindful of our mental health. During this week, please ensure that you healthily encourage positive, judgement-free conversations with men in your family and friend networks about mental health.
Below are some recommended sources of support you might find useful:
- Mind – national mental health charity offering information, support, and helplines: https://www.mind.org.uk
- Movember – global charity supporting men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention: www.movember.com/mens-health
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – focused on suicide prevention, especially among men: www.thecalmzone.net
- Mates in Mind – promoting positive mental health in the workplace: www.matesinmind.org
